Air India On Transition To NMIA

Mumbai: In line with the broader transition plan for domestic and international airlines to facilitate the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Air India Group will commence the phased transition of some of its West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with Air India Express operating four daily domestic flights from December 2026 and planned services to Kuwait and existing services to Oman from January 2027. Air India Group will progressively transition Air India Express services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha,Muscat, and Sharjah, to NMIA, with the process expected to be completed by the IATA Northern Summer2027 season. This transition is a result of continued collaborative engagement with the airport operator and is alignedwith the wider airport transition program for both Indian and international airlines and will support thelong-awaited redevelopment of CSMIA Terminal 1. The phased move also supports the development of Mumbai’s dual-airport system while enabling Air India Group to continue serving the market efficiently and preserve the historicity of its existing operating slots at CSMIA. Operating from both CSMIA and NMIA will strengthen connectivity across the Mumbai MetropolitanRegion, provide travelers with greater choice and convenience, and support the continued growth ofaviation infrastructure in the region.

Adani Airport Holdings Limited welcomed Air India Group’s plans to commence operations from NMIA. Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed with advanced technology, multimodal connectivityand scalable infrastructure to support the region’s future aviation growth and deliver a seamless travelexperience.